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Indian Express
5 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Yamuna, air pollution: How BJP govt in Delhi tackled major environmental challenges in first 100 days
In the runup to the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections earlier this year, the BJP centered much of its campaign on a green turnaround: a cleaner Yamuna in three years, no garbage mounds by 2027, and breathable air. Now, 100 days after taking office, the new government can point to several first steps — a Cabinet nod for Delhi's first cloud-seeding trial to curb air pollution; tighter deadline for decentralisation and enhancement of sewage treatment plants (STPs); mandatory anti-smog guns and dust monitors at major construction sites; and 24×7 waste processing at landfill sites. The BJP's poll manifesto called for nothing less than a revival of the Yamuna's 'former glory'. It pledged to clean up the river within three years in power, instituting a dedicated 'Yamuna Kosh' fund, and to develop a riverfront similar to the one in Gujarat at Sabarmati river. The party vowed full treatment of wastewater from major drains, like Barapullah, Shahdara, and Ghazipur, before they empty into the river, along with expanding sewage treatment capacity. The 2025-26 Budget has earmarked Rs 9,000 crore for water-and-sewer upgrades, including ₹250 crore to replace corroded mains in trans-Yamuna zones and funds for 13,000 JJ-cluster and 2.5 lakh colony household sewer connections. A third-party STP audit has also been ordered, Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa told The Indian Express during an interview this week. So far, five STP-upgrades inherited from the previous government have inched past the 90%-cent mark. The Delhi Jal Board (DJB's) 100-day tracker lists the status of their upgradation: Rithala (40 MGD or milligram gallon per day ) – 100% Sonia Vihar adjunct (7 MGD) – 99 % Delhi Gate Phase III (10 MGD) – 98 % Najafgarh–Keshopur Phase II and III – 90 % Rohini-Narela-Coronation Pillar corridor – 95 % Meanwhile, the DJB has mapped its next tranche of the Budget allocation: a Rs 3,104-crore package of 40 decentralised STPs and 330 km of trunk sewers, which serve as the main artery for transporting wastewater to a treatment plant, aimed at 416 unauthorised colonies and 115 villages in the Najafgarh, Chhatarpur, Matiala, Bijwasan, Mundka, Narela and Bawana belts. The project's first-year outlay of Rs 613 crore has been booked under the Centre's AMRUT 2.0 scheme, while the remaining expenditure will be split over 2026-27, The Indian Express reported on on May 8. Similarly, the Delhi Pollution Control Committee rolled out a 14-point dust mitigation plan on May 22, focusing on water sprinkling, installing of particulate matter pollution monitors as well as proper disposal of construction and demolition waste. The body made it mandatory for projects equal to or larger than 500 square metres to register on its portal for monitoring. Sirsa also ordered in May for the vehicles inside forest and protected areas to be transitioned to electric-run. He also said that tendering of 70 mechanical road sweepers for cleaning of Public Works Department roads is in progress. In another key measure, the government has revised tree felling and pruning SOP. Intensifying its crackdown on end-of-life vehicles monitoring, AI cameras have also been installed at 90% of fuel stations. Sirsa in the interview with The Indian Express also said that preemptive notices have been sent to such vehicle owners in neighbouring states. From November 1, all transport or commercial goods vehicles not compliant with BS-VI, CNG, LNG, or EV (electrical vehicle) standards will be banned from entering Delhi. Following the Centre for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) directions, the government will stop fueling all end-of-life vehicles after July.
Hans India
7 days ago
- General
- Hans India
Accelerate AMRUT 2.0 works in Anantapur: Collector
Anantapur: Collector Dr. Vinod Kumar V., IAS, directed officials to expedite the ongoing works under AMRUT 2.0 during the District Advisory Monitoring Committee (DAMC) meeting held on Tuesday at the Mini Conference Hall of the Anantapur Collectorate. The Collector emphasized the need for swift implementation of projects in Anantapur, Guntakal, and Tadipatri municipalities under the AMRUT 2.0 scheme. He instructed Public Health Engineering officials to take a proactive approach to complete works under the Hybrid Annuity Model and to install display boards in line with the Collectorate setup across all municipalities, with designated in-charge officers for supervision. He also urged officials to focus on Yoga Andhra registrations and land surveys, recommending a drive-mode operation with regular monitoring. The meeting was attended by Public Health Executive Engineer Adinarayana, APSPDCL SE Seshadri Shekhar, Urban Development SE Chandrasekhar, Horticulture AD Firoz Khan, Public Health DEs Ketan Kumar Reddy and Jyothi, and several Municipal Commissioners.
Hans India
26-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
281 AMRUT 2.0 projects will be taken up with Rs 10,251 cr
Vijayawada: The government accorded administrative sanction for an amount of Rs 10,251.72 crore for the implementation of 281 AMRUT 2.0 Projects works in Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in the State. The works will be taken up under the Concessionaire Hybrid Annuity Model (CHAM) with the following mode of Finance. Both the State and Central governments are trying to implement AMRUT 2.0 project schemes to supply drinking water to the people. Andhra Pradesh Urban Finance and Infrastructure Development Corporation (APUFIDC) is the nodal agency for supervising the works. Principal Secretary of the department of Municipal Administration and Urban Development S Suresh Kumar issued orders for the implementation of AMRUT 20 scheme. The share of the Central government is Rs 2,470.56 crore, while that of the AP government is Rs 2,490.72 crore. Urban Local Bodies share is Rs 590.97 crore; the 15th Finance Commission Grant is Rs 924.78 crore, capital expenditure is Rs 6,477.03 crore, operational expenditure by ULBs is Rs 1,498.97 crore, project cost is Rs 7,976 crore and interest component to concessionaire is Rs 2,275.72 crore. The Total project cost is estimated at Rs 10,251.72 crore. The department of Municipal Administration and Urban Development has adopted Concessionaire Hybrid Annuity Model (CHAM) to implement the AMRUT 2.0. Concessionaire Hybrid Annuity Model (CHAM) is an innovative financing mechanism for undertaking various infrastructure works/ projects (especially, without any revenue from the project operations) that are otherwise dependent on budgetary allocations. This can also be applied to PPP projects requiring major portion of Viability Gap Funding, which can be arranged through CHAM mechanism. The overall objective is to fast track project implementation under new fund flow mechanism of GOI titled 'SNA-SPARSH' for all the Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS). The Government of India has initiated new method of funding called 'SNA-SPARSH' for Central Sponsored Schemes (CSS) wherein, it is mandated for release of matching share of State and ULBs upfront, for tapping/ release of GOI proportionate share. However, due to the critical financial situation of the State, where matching share is not available in the treasury immediately and there is no scope of going for fresh borrowings because of the FRBM limits. In view of this, MA&UD Department devised a new financing mechanism titled 'CHAM' (Concessionaire Hybrid Annuity Model) to use the internally generated project funds and the remaining balance provided by the Contractor/ Concessionaire in the form of 'Concessionaire Support'(C.S.) towards State/ ULB share.
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Failure to finish drain work by admin to leave city out in rain
Bhopal: With the approaching monsoon, drainage infrastructure in city remains insufficient, despite clearing blockages, as the completion of the AMRUT project, initiated in 2017, is still pending. Additionally, poor sewer maintenance compounds the problem, leading to waterlogging, traffic snarls and anticipated hardships for residents during the rainy season. The Rs 15 crore budget allocated for sewer maintenance in FY 2025-26 shows a 12 percent reduction from the previous year's funding. This could potentially impact cleaning operations and increase monsoon-related difficulties if not addressed promptly. Sewage and stormwater channels blocked with sediment, plastic refuse and building waste present risks of overflow and disease spread. While the Rs 3.50 crore provision for new sewage equipment provides an opportunity to improve cleaning activities, rapid and planned implementation remains crucial. Substantial rainfall causes severe flooding in susceptible regions including Arera Colony, Hamidia Road and Kolar Road. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning For Working Professionals. BITS Pilani WILP Apply Now Undo The stretch from Bhopal Talkies to Bharat Talkies floods rapidly during heavy rain, while underpasses at Chhola, Nishatpura and Habibganj become inundated. Unauthorised structures have also reduced drainage effectiveness, leaving primary roads susceptible to water accumulation. Delayed pre-monsoon drain maintenance could result in extensive flooding of residential and commercial properties, causing significant damage. Major traffic disruptions would affect daily activities, while overflowing sewers in lower areas could cause widespread sanitation concerns. Although Rs 30.38 crore from AMRUT 2.0 has been allocated for long-term sewer infrastructure , immediate action is vital.
The Hindu
25-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
No goal impossible if Centre, States work together like ‘Team India': PM Modi at NITI Aayog meeting
At 10th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog, Prime Minister Narendra Modi exhorted State governments to come together with the Centre to speed up the country's development. While several States put forth their suggestions on the same, others, including Punjab and Tamil Nadu, also utilised the forum to voice their existing grievances within the federal structure of power sharing. The theme of the 10th Governing Council meeting was 'Viksit Rajya for Viksit Bharat@2047' with Chief Ministers and Lieutenant Governors of most States and Union Territories alongside Union Ministers in attendance. Reiterating the theme, Mr. Modi emphasised, 'If the Centre and all the States come together and work together like Team India, no goal is impossible.' Delving on the aspect of sharing the tax pool, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu M.K. Stalin asked the Centre to give a 'rightful' 50 percent share to States in central taxes. He noted that the States currently receive just 33.16% from the Central tax pool, against the promised 41%. The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister also called for a dedicated urban transformation mission along the lines of AMRUT 2.0. He argued the same was necessitated because Tamil Nadu is India's most urbanised State. In fact, on the aspect of urbanisation itself, earlier in the meeting Mr. Modi too had adked State governments to carve cities into 'engine of sustainability and growth'. He urged them to focus on Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. The other major point of discussion was on disputes relating to sharing of water among States. Chief Minister of Punjab Bhagwant Mann cited the then Union Govt's Irrigation Commission report of 1972 that held post-1966 Punjab fell within the Yamuna River Basin. Thus, he argued, that if Haryana exercised claim over the waters of Ravi and Beas, Punjab should also have an equal claim on the water of the Yamuna. Furthermore, a government release informed that Prime Minister Modi also emphasised modernising the approach towards civil preparedness. Stated in the context of 'Operation Sindoor', Mr. Modi held that it must not be treated as a 'one-off initiative' and a 'long-term approach' must be adopted. The Hindu's Profiles The Hindu's Daily News Quiz According to the Centre, since which year has registration of Waqfs been mandatory under the law? 1923 2025 1995 1954 To know the answer and to play the full quiz, click here.
